Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring Curriculum Outline

Mentoring 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring

Overview/DescriptionSkillSoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for exam 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the E-mail My Mentor service.

Target AudienceIndividuals who are studying the associated SkillSoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.

PrerequisitesFamiliarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated certification exam.

TestPrep 70-680 TS: Windows 7, Configuring

Overview/DescriptionTo test your knowledge on the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam. TestPrep can be taken in either Study or Certification mode. Study mode is designed to maximize learning by not only testing your knowledge of the material, but also by providing additional information on the topics presented. Certification mode is designed to test your knowledge of the material within a structured testing environment, providing valuable feedback at the end of the test.

Target AudienceIndividuals seeking practice in a structured testing environment, covering the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam.

Installing, Upgrading, and Migrating to Windows 7

Overview/DescriptionWindows 7 is a new desktop operating system from Microsoft. The majority of computer users interact with desktop operating systems more than any other type of computer operating system today. This course will show you how to install Windows 7 in a single and multiboot environment, along with showing the process involved in migrating or upgrading from previous Microsoft operating systems. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment

Deploying Windows 7

Overview/DescriptionDeploying system images and configuring VHDs are skillsets that system administrators working with Windows 7 must become familiar with. This course examines the methods used to capture, prepare, and deploy system images along with configuring VHDs. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration

PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment

Configuring Hardware and Applications in Windows 7

Overview/DescriptionConfiguring device and application support, restrictions, and compatibility is one of the main jobs of desktop administrators. Windows 7 has many features built into it to allow you to perform these actions. This course will examine how to install, configure, and troubleshoot devices drivers ; Applocker will be examined; application compatibility tools will be configured, and IE 8 will be examined to show how administrators can configure it for end user support. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment

Configuring Network Connectivity in Windows 7

Overview/DescriptionThe ability to have two computers, or 2 million computers interoperating and communicating with each other is the foundation of the Internet and of networking environments in general. This course examines the protocols and settings used to accomplish this, along with the technologies and configurations that are used to protect and control computers that exist in these networked environments. This course will examine IP configurations, network settings, firewall configurations, and remote management and control using various tools such as Remote Assistance, group policies, and PowerShell scripts. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment

Configuring Access to Resources in Windows 7

Overview/DescriptionComputer and network access configuration is a major part of a computer administrators job role. They make sure authentication and authorization schemes, user control, and file access are properly configured on computers in their networks. This course examines authentication and authorization, User Account Control, file access and shared resource management, and HomeGroup and BranchCache configurations. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment

Configuring Mobile Computing in Windows 7

Overview/DescriptionRemote access and remote security are fundamental aspects of IT environments. From small remote telecommuter offices, to enterprise networks, remote access and the security to make them viable are everyday concerns in modern networks. This course examines BitLocker, offline file support, caching servers, DirectAccess, VPNs, and Network Access Protection. This course maps to exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration

PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment

Monitoring, Backing Up, and Restoring Windows 7 Systems

Overview/DescriptionSystem management and configuration are major tasks in the IT world. Making sure that computers are up to date, running smoothly, and configured properly are daily activities of IT staff members. This course examines how updates, performance settings, power and processor options, disks, and backup and recovery are configured, managed, and monitored in Windows 7. This exam is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration.

Target AudienceIndividuals taking the first of the Windows 7 exams – 70-680: TS: Windows 7 Configuring, which is required for the certification MCTS: Windows 7, Configuration

PrerequisitesAt least one year of experience in the IT field, as well as experience implementing and administering any Windows client operating system in a networked environment

Planning for Windows 7 Deployment

Overview/DescriptionWindows 7 is Microsofts latest client operating system for IT infrastructure environments. Microsoft has improved and added new tools to help deploy Windows 7 throughout networks using images. Administrators can use tools provided by Microsoft to analyze their IT networks to determine the best deployment strategy. This course discuss the deployment tools and methods, Windows 7 editions and requirements, and licensing. It also demonstrates how to analyze the current client computers for hardware and compatibility issues. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification.

Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking high level Windows Desktop Administration certification, and possibly Windows Server Enterprise Support certification. The customer base will also include companies using Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems that need their IT staff certified to a high level.

Prerequisitesindividuals should have at least 3 years experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment; Familiarity with client administration in Windows Server; Experience with deployment of operating systems and applications; Familiarity with Windows Server management tools such System Center suite.

Determining Application Compatibility for Windows 7

Overview/DescriptionOne of the main issues with upgrading client machines to a new operating system is ensuring that applications will still run without issues for the users. Microsoft enables administrators to use the Application Compatibility Toolkit to collect information about the applications and then test and mitigate any issues that may have been detected. This course discusses ACT and how to use it to collect data, analyze issues, and test and mitigate them using development tools. It also discusses when to use shims for compatibility mitigation. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification.

Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking high level Windows desktop administration certification, and possibly Windows Server Enterprise Support certification. The customer base will also include companies using Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems that need their IT staff certified to a high level.

Prerequisitesindividuals should have at least 3 years experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment; Familiarity with client administration in Windows Server; Experience with deployment of operating systems and applications; Familiarity with Windows Server management tools such System Center suite.

Creating a Standard Image to Deploy Windows 7

Overview/DescriptionMicrosoft provides various solutions for deploying Windows 7 to client machines in an enterprise environment. Each solution provides advantages and disadvantages and depends on the companys requirements. One solution is Windows Automated Installation Kit for Windows 7. It contains documentation and tools – including Windows System Image Manager, ImageX, Windows Preinstallation Environment, and Deployment Image Servicing and Management – to deploy Windows 7 using images. These tools enable IT professionals to create Windows images and answer files and to apply and service the images. This course demonstrates how to create a standard image using SIM, to then apply the image to the client machines using Windows PE and ImageX, and finally to service it using DISM. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification.

Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking high level Windows desktop administration certification, and possibly Windows Server Enterprise Support certification. The customer base will also include companies using Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems that need their IT staff certified to a high level.

Prerequisitesindividuals should have at least 3 years experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment; Familiarity with client administration in Windows Server; Experience with deployment of operating systems and applications; Familiarity with Windows Server management tools such System Center suite.

Deploying Windows 7 Using WDS and USMT

Overview/DescriptionMicrosoft offers many deployment tools for deploying Windows 7 throughout entire networks. Deciding which tool to use depends on many factors, including network configuration, cost, and down-time. Windows Deployment Services, one of the tools available, can be used to install Windows 7 directly over the network, without using the installation media directly at each client machine. When deploying Windows 7 throughout the network, administrators need to consider how they will preserve the user files and settings on each client computer. Microsoft offers user state migration tools that enable the administrator to store the user data in a specified location until Windows 7 is deployed, when that user data can be restored. This course demonstrates how to deploy Windows 7 over the network using Windows Deployment Services. It also demonstrates how to use Windows Easy Transfer and the User State Migration Tool to migrate user state data and then restore it after Windows 7 is deployed. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification.

Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking high level Windows desktop administration certification, and possibly Windows Server Enterprise Support certification. The customer base will also include companies using Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems that need their IT staff certified to a high level.

Prerequisitesindividuals should have at least 3 years experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment; Familiarity with client administration in Windows Server; Experience with deployment of operating systems and applications; Familiarity with Windows Server management tools such System Center suite.

Deploying Windows 7 Using Lite-Touch Installation

Overview/DescriptionMicrosoft provides many different deployment strategies for deploying Windows operating systems and applications. Recently Microsoft released the Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010, which provides faster deployment times using standardized desktop and server images to client machines within a network. Deployment Administrators can perform Lite-Touch Installations or Zero-Touch Installations for four deployment scenarios using MDT 2010 using deployment shares. This course demonstrates how to plan for and use LTI to deploy Windows 7 to client machines in a network. This includes creating a reference computer to capture the installation image and then deploying the image using bootable media to the target clients. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification.

Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking high level Windows desktop administration certification, and possibly Windows Server Enterprise Support certification. The customer base will also include companies using Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems that need their IT staff certified to a high level.

PrerequisitesIndividuals should have at least 3 years experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment; Familiarity with client administration in Windows Server; Experience with deployment of operating systems and applications; Familiarity with Windows Server management tools such System Center suite.

Deploying Windows 7 using Zero-Touch Installation

Overview/DescriptionMicrosoft offers different deployment tools to deploy Windows operating systems. The most recent addition is Microsoft Deployment Toolkit 2010, which can be used in conjunction with System Center Configuration Manager 2007 to perform Zero-Touch Installations. Zero-Touch Installations enable deployment administrators to deploy Windows 7 over a network with little interaction once the task sequences are created that contain all the information required for the installation. This includes different packages that contain all the software required, including drivers, applications, user state, and operating system files. The course demonstrates performing ZTI using MDT 2010 and System Center Configuration Manager 2007 by creating the different task sequences required to deploy and capture an image on a reference computer and for deploying the captured image to target computers throughout the network. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686, Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator Certification.

Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking high level Windows desktop administration certification, and possibly Windows Server Enterprise Support Certification. The customer base will also include companies using Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems that need their IT staff certified to a high level.

PrerequisitesIndividuals should have at least 3 years experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment; familiarity with client administration in Windows Server; experience with deployment of operating systems and applications; familiarity with Windows Server management tools such System Center suite.

Designing Windows 7 Client Configuration

Overview/DescriptionMicrosoft Windows 7 can be a standalone client machine or part of a domain. Either way, users and administrators should ensure that computers are secure and are configured properly to mitigate any issues. In a domain environment, client computers should have standardized settings to help reduce costs and desktop support issues. This ensures the users and computers all have the same settings, which a user may or may not be able to change, including desktop, security, and Internet Explorer. This course demonstrates how to configure Group Policy settings to apply standard configurations and security settings to computers and users throughout a domain. It also demonstrates how to configure Windows 7 security features, such as Windows Defender, Windows Firewall, BitLocker, and AppLocker to secure client computers. It also outlines how to configure Internet Explorer. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification.

Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking high level Windows desktop administration certification, and possibly Windows Server Enterprise Support certification. The customer base will also include companies using Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems that need their IT staff certified to a high level.

PrerequisitesIndividuals should have at least 3 years experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment; Familiarity with client administration in Windows Server; Experience with deployment of operating systems and applications; Familiarity with Windows Server management tools such System Center suite.

Troubleshooting Windows 7 Client Configuration

Overview/DescriptionMicrosoft Windows 7 provides features and tools to help troubleshoot and resolve issues that may occasionally arise on the client machines. Some problems may arise for Group Policy settings, authorization and authentication, networking, and Internet Explorer. Windows 7 provides specific tools to help resolve issues with these features. This course demonstrates how to troubleshoot and resolve issues with Group Policy settings by using the Group Policy Results Wizard; authentication and authorization, such as logon issues and permissions; networking issues for wired and wireless networks and VPNs; and Internet Explorer. This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686 Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification.

Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking high level Windows desktop administration certification, and possibly Windows Server Enterprise Support certification. The customer base will also include companies using Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems that need their IT staff certified to a high level.

PrerequisitesIndividuals should have at least 3 years experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment; Familiarity with client administration in Windows Server; Experience with deployment of operating systems and applications; Familiarity with Windows Server management tools such System Center suite.

Designing Application and Update Deployments for Windows 7

Overview/DescriptionMicrosoft provides many technologies and tools to enable administrators to reduce time and cost associated with maintaining clients computers, specifically for making applications available to users and ensuring that client computers are automatically updated to minimize security vulnerabilities. This course demonstrates how to deploy and distribute applications to Windows 7 client machines in an Active Directory environment using Group Policy settings and System Center Configuration Manager. It discusses how administrators can make applications available to users through virtualization technologies, such as App-V, Med-V, RemoteApp, and Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI). It also shows how to apply updates automatically to client machines using Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) and how to ensure client compliancy using Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA). This course is one of a series in the SkillSoft learning path that covers the objectives for the Microsoft exam: 70-686. Pro: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. Passing this exam will earn the learner Microsoft Certified IT Professional: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator certification.

Target AudienceIndividuals undertaking high level Windows desktop administration certification, and possibly Windows Server Enterprise Support certification. The customer base will also include companies using Microsoft Windows desktop and server systems that need their IT staff certified to a high level.

PrerequisitesIndividuals should have at least 3 years experience installing, configuring, and administering clients in a Windows networked environment; Familiarity with client administration in Windows Server; Experience with deployment of operating systems and applications; Familiarity with Windows Server management tools such System Center suite.

Mentoring 70-686 PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

Overview/DescriptionSkillSoft Mentors are available to help students with their studies for exam 70-686 PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator. You can reach them by entering a Mentored Chat Room or by using the E-mail My Mentor service.

Target AudienceIndividuals who are studying the associated SkillSoft content in preparation for, or to become familiar with, the skills and competencies being measured by the actual certification exam.

PrerequisitesFamiliarity with the exam objectives listed below and skills and competencies being measured in the associated certification exam.

TestPrep 70-686 PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator

Overview/DescriptionTo test your knowledge on the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam. TestPrep can be taken in either Study or Certification mode. Study mode is designed to maximize learning by not only testing your knowledge of the material, but also by providing additional information on the topics presented. Certification mode is designed to test your knowledge of the material within a structured testing environment, providing valuable feedback at the end of the test.

Target AudienceIndividuals seeking practice in a structured testing environment, covering the skills and competencies being measured by the vendor certification exam.

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Exam 70-680: TS: Windows 7, Configuring
This course provides students with the knowledge of upgrading, installing and migrating to Windows 7 and how to prepare
various installation sources. You’ll learn how to dual boot with Windows Vista, migrate files and settings and capture a
Windows 7 image and prepare it for deployment. You’ll also learn how to configure hardware and applications, network
connectivity, access to resources and mobile computing in Windows 7.
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Exam 70-686: PRO: Windows 7, Enterprise Desktop Administrator
This course gives students the knowledge to determine application compatibility using the Application Compatibility
Toolkit to collect info about the applications and then test and alleviate any problems that are indicated. Students
will also learn how to deploy Windows 7 using WDS, USMT, Lite-Touch or Zero-Touch installation and client configuration.
Click here to see a detailed curriculum outline.